Haydn Gwynne death updates  – Drop the Dead Donkey and theatre star dies aged 66 after health battle

HAYDN Gwynne, known for roles in The Windsors and Drop the Dead Donkey, has died aged 66.

In a statement on Friday, her agent said: “It is with great sadness we are sharing with you that, following her recent diagnosis with cancer, the star of stage and screen Haydn Gwynne died in hospital in the small hours of Friday 20 October, surrounded by her beloved sons, close family and friends.

“We would like to thank the staff and teams at the Royal Marsden and Brompton Hospitals for their wonderful care over the last few weeks.”

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  • Star dies aged 66

    Haydn Gwynne, known for roles in The Windsors and Drop the Dead Donkey, has died aged 66.

    The Bafta-nominated star also had a role as Lady Susan Hussey in hit Netflix show The Crown.

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